CVE-2010-2306: The default installation of Sourcefire 3D Sensor 1000, 2000, and 9900; and Defense Center 1000; uses the same

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2010-2306 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting 3d1000, 3d2000, 3d9900. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default installation of Sourcefire 3D Sensor 1000, 2000, and 9900; and Defense Center 1000; uses the same static, private SSL keys for multiple devices and installations, which allows remote attackers to decrypt SSL traffic via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-16
Published	2010-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sourcefire

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-06-16 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sourcefire 3d1000 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

sourcefire 3d2000 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

sourcefire 3d9900 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

sourcefire dc1000 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2306?

3d1000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; 3d2000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; 3d9900: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-2306 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2306 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-2306 affect?

CVE-2010-2306 affects 3d1000, 3d2000, 3d9900. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The default installation of Sourcefire 3D Sensor 1000, 2000, and 9900; and Defense Center 1000; uses the same static, private SSL keys for multiple devices and installations, which allows remote attackers to decrypt SSL traffic via a man-in

How urgent is CVE-2010-2306?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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